Welcome to the weekend! Enjoy Schuebi's last weekend, celebrate the new wine queen, join the Indian community or take free guided tours in Luxembourg City to mark UNESCO World Heritage Day.
Check out the Today Radio selection:
1. Celebrate wine queen, fireworks and folkloric processions
What: Annual tradition
Where: Place du marché, L-6755 Grevenmacher
When: Friday, 6 September - Sunday, 8 September - FREE - more info here
Three days of ’joie de vivre’ guaranteed at this wine festival which sees the coronation of the wine queen, firework show on the banks of the Moselle, show band parade, folkloric procession and lots of tastings of local wines. For the full programme, see the link above.
© Visit Luxembourg
2. Join conference and expo on animal rights
What: Animal wellbeing
Where: KUFA, 116, rue de Luxembourg L-4221 Esch-sur-Alzette
When: Thursday, 5 September - Sunday, 8 September - info & tickets
Animal rights activists and people who want to learn more about animal wellbeing are invited to Kulturfabrik at the 13th International Animal Rights Conference. Join the conference and listen to various speakers, attend workshops, try vegan food, watch screenings on the topic and meet other like-minded people. There's a fee for both physical and online attendance.
3. Celebrate Indian Festival
What: Religious arts celebration
Where: 3, Rue des Ecoles, L-4994 Schouweiler
When: Saturday, 7 September between 3-8.30pm - FREE - info & registration
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a vibrant Hindu festival that uniquely celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings. The Indian Arts and Cultural Association of Luxembourg (IACAL) is inviting you to join the cultural extravaganza! Register through link above.
4. Take free guided tours on UNESCO World Heritage Day
What: Celebrating history
Where: Luxembourg City
When: Sunday, 8 September - FREE - more info here
Free guided tours are being organised in Luxembourg City on Sunday as part of the UNESCO "Solidarity Day of World Heritage Cities". Discover the old town through the tours available in the link above.
© LCTO
5. See Bohemian Rhapsody and Wonka
What: Sunset Cinema
Where: Sports hall, Rue François-Christian Gerden, Bridel
When: Friday, 6 September and Saturday, 7 September at 8.30pm - more info here
The free outdoor Sunset Cinema is back in Bridel this weekend, screening the amazing Bohemian Rhapsody and Wonka in English with French subs. Get there early, as first come first served (and the weather is nice!)
6. Enjoy last weekend of Schueberfouer
What: Rides, food and fun
Where: On Glacis
When: Until 11 September – info & tickets
The Schueberfouer ends on Wednesday, so make use of your free weekend to hop on some fast rides, win prizes at game stands, munch tasty Gromperekichelcher or (lightly) ram your kids in bumper cars!
7. Join liberation anniversary events
What: Music, military parade, commemoration
Where: Petange
When: Friday, 6 September - Monday, 9 September - FREE - more info here
On 9 September 1944, Petange was the first place in Luxembourg to be liberated by the Allied Forces. To mark this event, a liberation anniversary programme is being organised across three days, with commemorations, live music by the military band and a parade.
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